High-fiber diet helps stave off antibiotic resistance in the gut
Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts.
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How the gut could actually help diagnose concussions, predict recovery
Scientists show a post-concussion drop of two bacterial species normally found in abundance in stool samples of healthy individuals.
Frequent UTIs could be caused by antibiotics and gut bacteria, study shows
A new study may explain the vicious cycle of recurrent infections: an antibiotic used to treat a UTI predisposes the body to another infection thanks to gut bacteria.
Blood cell discovery may lead to new treatments for chronic inflammatory conditions
Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, fight infection, clear away cell debris, and heal injured tissue. In diseases with chronic or excessive inflammation (e.g., arthritis, sepsis), however, they can also cause tissue damage. Scientists at the University of Illinois, Chicago, recently identified two distinct subtypes of neutrophils, and designed a way to preserve the neutrophils’ favorable effects while their anti-inflammatory properties fight disease.
Gut-brain connection: Your microbiome could dictate whether or not you suffer a stroke
Scientists have discovered multiple types of bacteria found in the gut which are associated with increased risk for ischemic stroke.
Genetics & gut microbiome: Just how connected are they?
Scientists are developing novel methods of data processing and changing their focus of interest to study how human genetics shape the gut microbiome.
Common parasite found in gut actually keeps you healthy by fighting inflammation
Scientists report that a common parasite found in the gastrointestinal tract is associated with benefits for gut health.
Gut microbes help regulate pancreas, hormone production within GI tract
A recent study may lead to new gut microbiome-based therapies to normalize function of the pancreas and GI tract hormones in obese diabetes patients.
‘Good’ cholesterol plays important role in protecting your liver, scientists say
Researchers reveal that a form of good cholesterol, known as HDL3, protects against liver inflammation by blocking inflammatory signals from gut bacteria.
Gut microbes control one of the brain’s most important functions, study discovers
New research points to how gut microbes and the brain are in constant communication to regulate appetite and body temperature.